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Prince William is expected to break a centuries-old royal tradition by not granting his son Prince Louis the Duke of York title, due to Prince Andrew's scandals, in an effort to restore public trust and avoid tarnishing his son's reputation.
Prince Louis's appearance at Trooping the Colour in 2025 marked a break from tradition as he wore pants instead of the customary shorts for young royals, signaling a subtle transition in royal fashion and customs, alongside other modern departures like King Charles arriving in a carriage instead of riding horseback.
Kate Middleton, Prince William, and their children attended Trooping the Colour, marking the monarch's birthday, and shared a rare family photo on Instagram. Middleton wore a blue coatdress reminiscent of Princess Diana's style, and the family coordinated in shades of blue, celebrating the occasion with a parade and flypast, their first appearance since Middleton's cancer remission.
Kate Middleton will miss the St. Patrick's Day tradition of handing out shamrocks to the Irish Guards this year as she continues to recover from abdominal surgery. The Duchess of Cambridge, who has been recuperating at home, is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter. Last year, she participated in the parade as the Colonel of the Irish Guards, a role previously held by Prince William, and expressed her pride and commitment to supporting the regiment.
Kate Middleton will miss the St. Patrick's Day tradition of handing out shamrocks to the Irish Guards as she continues to recover from abdominal surgery. This marks the third consecutive year she will not participate, with Kensington Palace stating that she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter. Last year, she took on the role of Colonel of the Irish Guards, expressing pride in the position and promising to support and champion the regiment.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have broken royal tradition by changing their children's last name from Mountbatten-Windsor to Sussex, reflecting the family's unification and pride after King Charles III's coronation. The change was made after the children became eligible for titles following Queen Elizabeth II's death, and the Sussexes have relaunched their website to reflect this new naming tradition.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have rebranded their new website and changed their children's names on the site, ending a 64-year-old royal naming tradition by giving Archie and Lilibet the surname Sussex instead of Mountbatten-Windsor. The decision to use their children's royal titles on the website has sparked controversy, with some accusing them of boasting their links to the Royal Family. Additionally, it was revealed that Archie and Lilibet were given Prince and Princess titles after Charles became King in September 2022, and Prince Harry recently made a gesture of flying to the UK to see his father following his cancer diagnosis.
King Charles and Queen Camilla's unprecedented visit to Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, in the hospital signals a break from royal tradition, as royals typically do not visit each other in medical facilities. The King's affection for Catherine and the Queen's devotion to her husband are evident in their presence at the hospital. Despite the King's own hospitalization for planned surgery, he remains committed to his duties and insists on not needing counsellors of state to stand in for him. The family's unity and support for each other during this time contrasts with recent public divisions within the Royal Family.
King Charles faces a difficult decision over whether to uphold the royal tradition of staying at Balmoral Castle on the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death. While he has continued many of her favorite traditions, this particular decision holds emotional significance as it was at Balmoral that she passed away. The choice has not been publicly announced, but King Charles may reflect on her memory at the residence or opt to stay at his Birkhall home on the estate. Regardless, he plans to honor the anniversary quietly and privately.
King Charles III and Camilla will break royal tradition by taking a shorter procession route to Westminster Abbey for their coronation, using a more comfortable horse-drawn gilded black Diamond Jubilee State Coach. The ceremony will feature modern touches, including a bespoke emoji, but will still include ancient traditions and royal regalia. The coronation is expected to be shorter and less extravagant than Queen Elizabeth II's three-hour service. Camilla will hold a controversial ivory scepter, and Charles will be crowned with the St. Edward's Crown. The newly crowned king and queen will return to Buckingham Palace in the 260-year-old Gold State Coach, known for its notoriously rough ride.